St. Clair County, IL – Drivers in the Metro East area should prepare for lane closures on Interstate 55/64 westbound starting 8:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 3, as the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) begins repair and inspection work between the I-70 exit and Poplar Street Bridge.
According to IDOT, the project will limit access on the mainline westbound lanes, but collector distributor lanes with exit access will remain open for motorists. The work is expected to continue throughout the week, with completion scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7.
Drivers traveling toward St. Louis or Poplar Street Bridge should anticipate delays during peak commute hours, particularly in the morning and late afternoon. IDOT encourages motorists to use alternate routes where possible and allow extra travel time to avoid congestion in the work zone.
Traffic control signs and message boards will be in place to assist with detours and direct traffic safely through the construction area.
This week’s closure is part of IDOT’s ongoing infrastructure maintenance program aimed at improving bridge and roadway safety across the Metro East region.
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